Ezekiel 21:6 Meaning and Explanation
“Sigh therefore, thou son of man, with the breaking of thy loins; and with bitterness sigh before their eyes.”
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Read Full Chapter →Ezekiel is commanded to sigh and lament with deep anguish in front of the people.
The Context of Ezekiel 21:6
Ezekiel is instructed to embody the emotion of the message through physical expression.
What Does Ezekiel 21:6 Mean?
The command to sigh 'with the breaking of thy loins' indicates intense, bodily grief—not a polite mourning but gut-wrenching anguish. Ezekiel is called to enact his message physically, embodying the sorrow of what is coming.
'Before their eyes' makes this a public performance of lamentation. Ezekiel's visible grief becomes a sign to the people that the prophet genuinely feels the weight of the judgment he announces.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 21:6
What does Ezekiel 21:6 mean?
Ezekiel is commanded to sigh and lament with deep anguish in front of the people.
What is the context of Ezekiel 21:6?
Ezekiel is instructed to embody the emotion of the message through physical expression.